Requires
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present tense of require, meaning needs or demands as necessary. Indicates ongoing or habitual need or obligation.
“This delicate procedure requires steady hands and years of surgical training.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈkwaɪəz/
Syllables
re·quires
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Wordle
Contains four vowels E, U, I, E with final S; Q with U is distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 17 points; high-value Q creates excellent opportunities for premium squares
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